Finding the Third Proportional to 368,664 and 553,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,664 and 553,284 is: 830,358.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,664 : 553,284 = 553,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,664/553,284 = 553,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,664x = 553,284 × 553,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,664x = 306,123,184,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,123,184,656/368,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,358.22
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